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BY JENNY PETERS
Cancun, Mexico’s beautiful city at the tip of the
Yucatán Peninsula, has long been known as the
perfect spring break spot for American college
students, combining gorgeous beaches, always warm
waters, and vibrant nightlife. But there’s another
aspect to Cancun that in-the-know travelers with
families love — the fantastic, all-inclusive resorts
that cater to kids, including these favorites.
GRAND FIESTA AMERICANA CORAL BEACH CANCUN
Hands-on moms and dads have oodles of family friendly services at
this luxury resort, from splashing in the massive pool to snorkeling in
the ocean. Or From May to September, swim with whale sharks. In the
KidZ Club, children ages 3 to 12 can continue the fun in an enclosed
waterpark with slides, water guns, and more. There are also cooking
classes, computer games, and even a theater, complete with costumes
for putting on a show. Adults will love the Gem Spa, which has a huge
hydrotherapy circuit along with relaxing treatment rooms.
coralbeachcancunresort.com
MOON PALACE CANCUN
The Moon Palace Cancun is a massive all-inclusive resort (as most are
in Cancun) that boasts three sections of high-rise rooms, numerous
swimming pools, beach access with kayaks, stand-up paddleboards,
and more. The Playroom, designed for kids 4–11, has multiple game
rooms, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, a theater, an arcade zone,
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and more. Bigger kids will love the FlowRider, a surf-wave simulator
for boogie boarding and stand-up surfing.
moonpalacecancun.com
CROWN PARADISE CLUB
With everything from an aquatic park shaped like a pirate ship to a
mini-golf course, Crown Paradise Club caters to kids of all sizes. In
fact, it even offers a “Baby Paradise” for the youngest in the family,
along with endless activities for those a bit bigger — think water polo,
tennis, and scuba diving. If diving is on the whole family’s bucket list,
book a trip to the Cancun Underwater Museum just across the bay. The
stunning underwater sculpture garden features more than 500 life-
sized figures that look like real people, by artist Jason deCaires Taylor.
crownparadisecancun.com
CLUB MED CANCUN YUCATAN
Fully redesigned in 2014, Club Med Cancun Yucatan now includes
the 5 Trident Jade wing, with the ultimate in service and amenities,